Enzo Maresca’s Man City team talk vs Brighton has been written for him

Manchester Evening News writer Jack Flintham argues that Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca can use comments from Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler to motivate his squad for their upcoming Premier League encounter. Following City's 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Brighton in the Carabao Cup, Hurzeler claimed City were lucky and stated his side aims to take revenge in the league.

Flintham writes that Maresca, who rested key players including Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma during the cup tie after nine squad changes, should use Hurzeler's words to prevent complacency. The author believes Hurzeler's comments regarding revenge and perceived good fortune will provide City with additional motivation to secure a victory on Saturday.